pavlova

noun

pav·​lo·​va ˈpav-lə-və How to pronounce pavlova (audio) pav-ˈlō- How to pronounce pavlova (audio)
often capitalized
: a dessert of Australian and New Zealand origin consisting of a meringue shell topped with whipped cream and usually fruit

Examples of pavlova in a Sentence

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Sham, who recently baked a pavlova for an event hosted by clothing brand Malene Birger, worked with the pale straw shade of her meringue. Lauren Joseph, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2023 Get a scone at the golf course or a pavlova at the gift shop. oregonlive, 29 June 2023 This decadent pavlova is topped with fresh mascarpone whipped cream and fresh fruit. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 Grill mango for your backyard barbecue, add some sweetness to a fresh salad or create a showstopping pavlova for dessert. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2022 See all Example Sentences for pavlova 

Word History

Etymology

Anna Pavlova

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pavlova was in 1926

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“Pavlova.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pavlova. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

Biographical Definition

Pavlova

biographical name

Pav·​lo·​va ˈpav-lə-və How to pronounce Pavlova (audio)
pav-ˈlō-
Anna 1882–1931 Russian ballerina
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